Hi Sky,

I know I'm being triggered, but don't know how to shut off the alarm still going off at the back of my brain. PTSD reactions make me feel so stupid.

I can't believe how I have gone from enjoying teaching despite all of the work and stress, to suddenly feeling like the reward/work ratio isn't great enough.

I'm feeling blind-sided by the perceived criticism from my students. My class last semester had high-end students, and low-end students, and very few in the middle. I know I reached some of the low-end students, and made a big difference in their lives.

If I can have a good class this week, maybe I will feel differently.

I did get an "A" on my appearance and ability to express myself. Not so bad for an "old lady" of 59.

Thanks for letting me express myself. Eventually that way you can usually get to a better place in your brain.

EJ